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Hacking the TPM Interview

The essential guide to technical program manager interviews. Learn from FAANG hiring managers how to confidently demonstrate your skills and get hired.

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In this course, you will work through the most common interview questions that are asked in a technical program manager interview. Written by a TPM who has worked at multiple FAANG companies, you will get the inside scoop on what it takes to pass this difficult interview. Beyond that, you will also get practical advice on the role of a TPM and how to thrive in this role. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to ace your interview and be well equipped to perform on the job.

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Content

32 Lessons

What is Technical Program Management?

4 Lessons

Introduction

TPM Role Overview

Comparison with Other Roles

TPM Role Examples

Interview Prep (a.k.a. Skills Development)

21 Lessons

Getting the Interview

Resume Advice

Question Types

Leveraging this Section Effectively

Behavioral: Handling Conflict

Program Management: Project Deep Dive

Program Management: Defining Milestones

Program Management: Due Dates

Program Management: Identifying and Managing Risk

Metrics Sense: Explaining a Metric on Your Resume

Metrics Sense: Designing a Metric I

Metrics Sense: Designing a Metric II

Metrics Sense: Troubleshooting a Metric

Process Design: Designing and Scaling a Process

Process Design: Rollout a Risky Change

System Design: Troubleshooting a Buggy Application

System Design: Designing a Meal Delivery Application

System Design: Designing a Calendar Application

System Design: Designing a Streaming Data Processing Pipeline

System Design: Designing a Trending Feature

System Design: Designing an Air Traffic Control System

Practical Advice

5 Lessons

Starting a New Job

Getting Stuff Done

Influencing Executives

Saying No

Staying Technical

Career Transitions

1 Lessons

Breaking into Technical Program Management

Final Thoughts

1 Lessons

Final Thoughts

Certificate of Completion

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TechTPM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to crack the TPM interview?

When appearing for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) interview, candidates must demonstrate strong technical knowledge, leadership, and program management skills. While familiarity with system design, architecture, and technical trade-offs is essential, a TPM interview emphasizes cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.

How do I ace my TPM interview?

TPM role combines engineering, project management, and cross-functional team leadership elements. Therefore, prepare for your TPM interview by researching the company and its products. Figure out what problems they are trying to solve and how you can use your skills and ideas. Work on your communication skills, and practice using mock, technical, and behavioral interviews.